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The Eiffel Tower is a symbol of Paris. It was built during the 1889 Universal Exposition and at 320 meters tall, was the largest structure in the world at the time. Due to its popularity, the Tower was left standing after the Expo and

This museum is a must, plain and simple. You don’t need to be an art expert by any means but you should decide what you want to see because the museum is huge and you could spend days on end there.
I recommend starting at the

What can I say about Notre Dame that dozens of other reviewers haven’t already said? It’s the most famous cathedral in the world and, after having visited, definitely one of the most beautiful. One of the most common things I had

The Arc de Triomphe is huge. You can reach it from the Champs Élysées at the intersection with the Grand Palais. If you think it's just a short walk, think again. It probably takes a solid hour to get there.
The walk up the Champs

This church is located in the artsy Montmartre neighborhood, where any student of "les Beaux Arts" will paint your portrait or caricature in 5 minutes time.
Its streets carry the aroma of crêpes and ice cream. You can sit for tea in

Who wouldn't love to explore the Paris of 50 or 60 years ago, or the Paris of the 19th century inhabited by writers and artists from around the world?
Two places where artists like Picasso, Modigliani, Pissarro, Van Gogh, Matisse,

The outside of the building is wonderful, but the most impressive part is inside. The grand staircase is impressive, so is the museum library, hallways, the pylon of the witch, the great hall, and the Rotundas of the Sun and Moon. You

There are so many bridges that cross the Seine, as different from each other as they are beautiful. They make me think about the song “La Seine” by Mathieu Chedid and Vanessa Paradisa, a classic for lovers of French music.
We decided

The Moulin Rouge is a legendary Paris cabaret immortalized in paintings and countless old movies. It was built in 1889 by Josep Oller, who was also the owner of Paris Olympia.
The Moulin Rouge is an iconic symbol of Paris' Red

The Place de la Concorde was designed in 1753 by Jacques Ange Gabriel in honor of King Louis XV. It houses the very guillotine which ended the life of Marie Antoinette.
The Luxor Obelisk donated to Louis-Philippe by Muhammad Ali

Les Invalides is a large 17th-century building located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. It’s very close to the Military Academy at the end of the Champs de Mars and currently houses the popular Military Museum.
Originally, the

After my previous visits to Paris, I had always gone home with the pain of having missed the Musee d'Orsay for lack of time. I made do with admiring the beautiful building (designed by Victor Laloux for the Universal Exhibition of

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Without the movie, this cafe would be less nice. But if you go through here, I recommend you go. Food and acceptable price, even cheaper than average in Paris. The steak tartare, is a little spicy, but very good. The onion soup and

There is a cake that is typical of Paris and, in turn, typical of a bakery in Paris, Ladurée. The cake, like like a saint's bone but in colors, is called a macaroon and though many times I saw it in the window of the bakery on Rue

In the seventeenth century the Debray family bought this old flour mill and called it Moulin de la Galette (Mill of the Cake). They sold cake with a glass of milk. The Parisians of the time, used to go for walks in the area and

L´assiette Aux Fromages, or "The Plate of Cheese" is one of many restaurants on Rue Mouffetard.
As you enter, you can see the selection of cheeses which the chefs will melt and serve with potatoes and meat, as is typical of cuisine

Chez Gladines is a Basque restaurant in a neighborhood on the left bank in Paris. This is, in my opinion, the best place to eat in Paris. The house specialties come from of the south-west, things like duck confit. Of course, it's

This restaurant is located in the centre of Paris, specifically in the ninth district, the district of the Opera. Although it was right in front of our hotel, they don't accept reservations, so every time we passed, we found massive

Le train bleu, or Blue Train, is a legendary Parisian restaurant. It is installed in Lyon Station, in the district of Paris XII. It is one of the oldest restaurants situated in Paris train stations. Therefore, it has amazing décor.

The Berthillon ice cream shop is known for having the best ice cream in Paris. Berthillion, which is both a brand and a shop, can be found on the enchanting Île Saint-Louis in the center of the city. The brand of ice cream itself can

Le Grand Cafe Capucines offers probably a cafe of the same quality as any other but its price rises to four, five euros. You have been misled. The pastry is not extraordinary, rather small size buns. And yet we find ourselves at

I was invited to dinner in Saint-Germain, one of the most enchanting neighborhoods in Paris. What I didn’t expect upon entering Les Deux Magots, an old shop that was transformed into a café in 1885, was that great artists and

L’As du Fallafel is by far the best falafel restaurant in Paris and, for many, the best falafel found anywhere outside of the Middle East. It’s located on Rue des Rosiers in the heart of the Jewish district in Paris’ Le Marais

When we visited Montmartre (the Sacre Cœur is wonderful and the painters’ area is fabulous), we stopped for lunch at this charming and utterly different little restaurant. The food is spectacular, the tables incredibly tiny, and the

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We couldn’t have chosen a better hotel in Paris: it’s located in the heart of the 10th arrondissement between Gare du Nord and Gare de L’est and only about a 15-minute walk from Le Sacre-Cœur.
As is the case with most hotels in

The first time we stayed in Paris, it was at a little place in Montmartre which we would never have found if not for the bus which took us there from the airport. It was in the middle of a hill in a not-so-great neighborhood near

This is the premier small hotel in the neighborhood of Le Marais. As soon as you step out onto the street, you are at the Centre Pompidou (and in two minutes at the Hotel de Ville, Notre Dame, etc.). The rooms are quite small but well

The Hotel Brittany is located between Paris and the Montmartre neighbourhood. It's a neighborhood called the new Athens, because there are many restaurants and shops selling Balkan products. Pigalle, with its theaters and cabarets,

The Terminus Nord hotel is opposite the Gare du Nord in Paris. It is where trains bound Eurostar and Thalys to Amsterdam, London, Brussels ... If you are taking an early train, it is convenient. The neighborhood is lively, but not

This hotel is on Rue Lafayette and straddles three very different Paris neighborhoods. On one side, you have the Ópera area where you can shop at the Galeries Lafayette. On the other side, you have Rue des Martyrs and its

Located at #24 of the beautiful Malesherbes boulevard , in the eighth district of Paris, Hyatt Madeleine is a small hotel with 86 rooms and suites. You are a five minute walk from the Place de la Madeleine, where line 14 will take you

Luxury hotel in the Opera district in Paris. Perfect if you want in a neighborhood for meeting up, the Louvre is a 20 minute walk, and department stores Printemps and Galeries Lafayette less than 10 minutes away. The opera is nearby,

The Bac Saint Germain hotel is on Rue Du Bac, the métro of the same name is next door so it's convenient to use public transport or to walk (by car is a bit more difficult). It's a 3-star hotel with a small roof terrace overlooking

This is a charming and well-located hotel in the Ópera neighborhood. It’s very small, but still clean and welcoming. I reserved a double room with two beds, a small desk area, and a mini-kitchen with a small refrigerator and

A hotel in the center of Paris in New Athens neighborhood where there are many restaurants and shops (Turkish, Greek, etc.) and nightlife. In front on the same street there are 3 or 4 restaurants, plus Franz Liszt Square on which the

Hotel Opera Lafayette celte belongs to the Best Western chain, and is on Maubeuge Street, next to the station. The nearest metro is line 7 Poissoniere, 200 meters away. It is a very cozy place, with 50 modernly decorated rooms that

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Paris, the City of Lights, is known for being one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world. It has been a Mecca for artists, intellectuals, writers, and lovers for centuries, and now it's your turn to travel to Paris and discover this most iconic of European capitals.

When you visit Paris, it's best to do so by neighborhoods. Montmartre, home to the Moulin Rouge and Sacre-Coeur Basilica, is a popular starting point, but make sure to also visit the lively Latin Quarter, popular among students and locals, or the Saint Germain area, an elegant quarter that's increasingly popular with visitors.

Tourism in Paris is often synonymous with museums. After all, Paris is home to the epic Louvre Museum and the Musee d'Orsay. Make sure to get a museum pass so you can fully enjoy centuries of art and culture during your trip to Paris. But your Paris holiday isn't just confined to museums, there are plenty of other world-famous attractions that no visitor should miss: the Paris Catacombs, the Opera, the Palais Garnier, Notre Dame…even just an al-fresco coffee and baguette is a pleasant way to spend the day in Paris!

If you’re flying into one of Paris’ airports, there are regular train links to the city center and the famous Paris Metro is a quick and affordable way to get around and fully enjoy your holiday in Paris. If you want a memorable Paris vacation with the kids, don’t forget that Disneyland Paris is right around the corner.